Megyn Kelly's first interview at NBC could be with the 'biggest get on the planet'

NBC is trying to land the "biggest get on the planet" for Megyn Kelly's first interview at the network.

According to a Page Six report, NBC News chairman Andy Lack jetted over to Russia this week in an effort to land a major interview with Russian president Vladimir Putin -- and, if successful, the big-time booking could go to Kelly as NBC prepares to launch her career at NBC after leaving FOX News.

Though the opportunity would represent a massive debut for Kelly, it's not a done deal that it would be given to her over her future colleagues at NBC who have been with The Peacock Network for a longer amount of time.

"It is not clear who would do the Putin interview," a source said. "News chiefs decide based on who would be best for the job. This isn't Megyn's interview -- yet."

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 24: Megyn Kelly (C), Darth Vader and Stormtroopers from the 501st Legion attend New York Philharmonic's Spring Gala, A John Williams Celebration at David Geffen Hall on May 24, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for New York Philharmonic)

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DES MOINES, IA - JANUARY 28: Moderators Chris Wallace (L) pats on the shoulder of Megyn Kelly (2nd L) as they wait with Bret Baier (R) for the beginning of the Fox News - Google GOP Debate January 28, 2016 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Residents of Iowa will vote for the Republican nominee at the caucuses on February 1. Donald Trump, who is leading most polls in the state, decided not to participate in the debate. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Other personalities in contention would be Matt Lauer and Lester Holt.

Of course, this wouldn't be the first time that Kelly would be given an opportunity over newscasters who have been with NBC for years. NBC famously pushed out Tamron Hall and Al Roker from the last hour of the "Today" show to make way for the former "The Kelly File" host's upcoming morning show. Upon hearing the news, Hall decided to leave the network altogether, despite an offer of millions to stay.

In addition to her daily weekday morning show, Kelly will host a Sunday night news program and be involved in special event coverage for NBC News. She was officially released from her FOX News contract last week.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 12: Anchorwoman Tamron Hall attends the Apollo Spring Gala 2017 at The Apollo Theater on June 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 08: Tamron Hall attends 7th Annual PowHERful Foundation New Orleans To New York Galaat Tribeca Rooftop on June 8, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: Tamron Hall visits the SiriusXM Studios on May 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 17: Tamron Hall attends The Paley Honors: Celebrating Women in Television at Cipriani Wall Street on May 17, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/FilmMagic)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 05: (L-R) Tamron Hall, Soledad O'Brien, and Robin Roberts speak onstage during MTV's 2017 College Signing Day With Michelle Obama at The Public Theater on May 5, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for MTV)